Big changes do need to be made to Premier House, according to one member of the building's board

Former National MP Annabel Young is on the board and says the recent report into the state of the house shows it's in a sorry state.

It comes after Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the building needs serious work.

Young says , earthquake strengthening work needs to be done, as well as restructuring some rooms in the residence.

She says its not functional, and some aspects are "pretty grim".